SV Newbie - SV650.org

01-06-15, 10:47 AM

Hi all,

Picked up a 2004 SV650S yesterday and just looking to start to get to know it better

It's a second bike aimed at a bit of commuting and the odd track day (have an (FZ1S for touring and longer distance stuff).

It's currently pretty much stock so any pointers on mods / tips I should be looking at would be good.

Will be ditching the stock silencer pretty quick and maybe changing sprockets for acceleration, but would be good to know if there's room for more tweaking such as air box mods etc.

Thanks all and nice to be here

Biker Biggles · 01-06-15, 11:47 AM

Id leave the engine/exhaust alone if it is running well,but the suspension is worth a bit of attention.Front forks----New oil is the cheapest "mod" and springs to suit your weight are a bit dearer but worth it.
Rear------Replacement shock is dear for an aftermarket new one,but makes a big difference.You can go down the route of fitting a used gsxr/zx10 shock which will be much cheaper.A search on here will reveal lots of stuff on that.

Shawthing · 02-06-15, 06:57 AM

Check the TPS http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=55459,
Check throttle body balance,
Check valve clearances.

Oh and if it hasn't got a fender extender , then get and fit one.

Geodude · 02-06-15, 07:00 AM

Howdoo and welcome, ride safe have fun

02-06-15, 09:13 AM

Welcome!!

01-06-15, 10:47 AM	#1
lumpo Guest Posts: n/a	SV Newbie Hi all, Picked up a 2004 SV650S yesterday and just looking to start to get to know it better It's a second bike aimed at a bit of commuting and the odd track day (have an (FZ1S for touring and longer distance stuff). It's currently pretty much stock so any pointers on mods / tips I should be looking at would be good. Will be ditching the stock silencer pretty quick and maybe changing sprockets for acceleration, but would be good to know if there's room for more tweaking such as air box mods etc. Thanks all and nice to be here

01-06-15, 11:47 AM	#2
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: SV Newbie Id leave the engine/exhaust alone if it is running well,but the suspension is worth a bit of attention.Front forks----New oil is the cheapest "mod" and springs to suit your weight are a bit dearer but worth it. Rear------Replacement shock is dear for an aftermarket new one,but makes a big difference.You can go down the route of fitting a used gsxr/zx10 shock which will be much cheaper.A search on here will reveal lots of stuff on that. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

02-06-15, 06:57 AM	#3
Shawthing Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 396	Re: SV Newbie Check the TPS http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=55459, Check throttle body balance, Check valve clearances. Oh and if it hasn't got a fender extender , then get and fit one. __________________ SK9 Sport Black Delkevic can. Non arbores caesa suum mittere nuntius, sed magnum numerum electrons uehementissime incommo. Last edited by Shawthing; 02-06-15 at 06:59 AM.

02-06-15, 07:00 AM	#4
Geodude Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Durham Posts: 2,675	Re: SV Newbie Howdoo and welcome, ride safe have fun __________________ Black naked 1999 sv650 which im trying to keep happy Custom paintwork *Saragon Customs* Spray painting *Electrical fault finding guide* and *Regulator rectifier test* Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

02-06-15, 09:13 AM	#5
Matt-EUC Guest Posts: n/a	SV Newbie Welcome!!

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